Program ID: ARC 1011P
Program type: Short Courses (weekday), Online e-course
CEUs: 0.15 |
There are no sections available for registration to this course at this time.
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Course Description
Changes in manufacturing environments are creating opportunities for people with disabilities to be employed as production or distribution workers. This broadcast will provide a brief explanation of the factors impacting these production and distribution worker opportunities. Concrete examples of potential accommodation solutions for workers with a variety of disabilities will also be discussed.
Upon completion of this course students will receive a Certificate of
Proficiency in Web Accessibility from CATEA at Georgia Tech.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- List 4 reasons to consider opportunities for the employment of people with disabilities in manufacturing environments.
- Identify key components of Federal regulations relating to worker safety for people with or without disabilities.
- Recognize 4 aspects of the production or distribution environment that impact accessibility.
- Describe at least 3 accommodation solutions for making the production or distribution environment accessible.
Course Agenda
- Introduction (5 min)
- Background/Overview (15 min)
- Accommodation Solutions (50 min)
- Design Guideline Review (5 min)
- Resources (5 min)
- Questions/Discussion (10 min)
Course Materials
All students will need access to a computer with Internet connection, speakers, and microphone. Sessions are interactive, and students are expected to take part in discussion.
Login Instructions
A confirmation letter with specific information related to this course will be emailed to each participant. Chris Langston with CATEA will provide each student with login information.
Course Instructors
Scott A. Haynes, MBME is a Research Engineer with a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Virginia and Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. His work experience includes assisting with the development of automated packaging equipment for a major snack food manufacturer; providing assistive technology services for State Vocational Rehabilitation clients in the 29 counties of North Georgia; developing training materials and technical standards relating to a variety of aids for people with disabilities and rehabilitation professionals; and conducting human factors research relating to the development of universally designed products and services. Mr. Haynes' work has been published in numerous peer-reviewed conference proceedings and industry journals. His current research interests include measuring the impact of various working postures on the typing performance of computer operators. This research will aid in the development of an adjustable computer workstation to accommodate the needs of high-end computer operators with chronic low back pain or chronic fatigue issues. Mr. Haynes is also interested in expanding the opportunities for people with disabilities to work in manufacturing environments by taking advantage of the increased use of automated and computer-based technologies in industry.
Xiaoyi Ye, BSID is a graduate research assistant at the Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access (CATEA). She completed her Industrial Design Undergraduate study in China in 2003 and worked as an industrial designer for 3 years in a car accessories manufacturing facility before moving to Georgia. Ms. Ye is currently enrolled at Georgia Tech to obtain her Master of Industrial Design degree. Her research interests include the development accommodations for people with sensory or mobility impairments working in manufacturing environments and the development of a design guideline tool for use in accommodating people with disabilities in manufacturing environments.
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Related Programs
Effective Workplace Accommodations: Teleworking as a Reasonable Accommodation for Employees with Significant Disabilities recommended
Effective Workplace Accommodations: Workplace Accommodations for Teleworkers with Disabilities recommended
Web Accessibility (OL) recommended
Workplace Assessment: A How-To Guide: Session 1 - Job & Job Task Analysis recommended
Workplace Assessment: A How-To Guide: Session 2 - Environmental Assessments recommended
Assistive Technology in Food Service Settings (OL) recommended
Evidence-Based Manual Wheelchair Practice (OL) recommended
Alternative Workstations for People with Disabilities (OL) recommended
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Related linksCATEA Web Site
College of Architecture
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